Patterns on Earth Quiz- Wk #27

The data for October are missing. Which of the following is the most reasonable prediction for the average number of daylight hours in October?

• Less than 8 hours

• Approximately 9 hours

• Less than 10 hours

• Approximately 12 hours

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Which outline on the student’s recorded observations represents where the shadow was at 6:00 p.m.?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

The graph shows the amount of daylight during different months. Which season tends to have the shortest periods of daylight?

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

The position of the Sun indicated by the arrow is most likely its position at noon during which month?

• July

• September

• November

• January

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What is the most reasonable prediction for the date of the next New Moon?

• June 20

• June 27

• June 30

• July 13

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

This illustration shows Sun’s locations in the sky at noon on December 21 and on June 21. Based on this information, predict which labeled dot in the illustration shows the location of the Sun at noon on September 21.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

What will it look like on May 17?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

Why do shadows change in appearance during the day?

• The change in how the air moves during the day

• The place we stand when we look at the shadows

• The way the Sun seems to move through the sky

• The way things grow when they are warmed by the Sun

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NGSS.5-ESS1-2

Which of the following are the most reasonable predictions for sunrise and sunset on Day 20?

• Sunrise: 6:48 a.m., Sunset: 8:00 p.m.

• Sunrise: 6:50 a.m., Sunset: 8:03 p.m.

• Sunrise: 6:52 a.m., Sunset: 7:59 p.m.

• Sunrise: 6:55 a.m., Sunset: 8:10 p.m.

What is the most reasonable prediction for the appearance of the Moon one week after that, on July 4?

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NGSS.MS-ESS1-1